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South Dayton, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Chautauqua County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
519
Population
514/sq mi density
$51,250
Median Income
$24,125 per capita
$68,800
Home Value
$137,946 Zillow
$733
Median Rent
25.7% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
259 sunny days/yr
358
Violent Crime/100K
1,963 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$51,250 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$68,800 home value, $733/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
358 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.7% bachelor's degree or higher
South Dayton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.7 inches. The area receives 208.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 46.9°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,302 ft (397 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 514/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.3628°N, 79.0510°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Chautauqua County County |
| Nearest Airport | Buffalo Niagara International (BUF) 43 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0453 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.1 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 84.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 70.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 89.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 44°F (6°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.6 in |
South Dayton has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 23°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (2.3").